.Noah Lyles finished a 20-year USA dry spell in the men's 100m final on Sunday, winning gold along with a personal-best 9.784-second time.Editor's Picks2 RelatedLyles snatched first place in front of Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by.005 few seconds, noting the closest men's 100m ethnicity at the Olympics because 1980, depending on to ESPN Statistics & Info. It was actually additionally the 2nd attend the past 60 years that the top 2 finishers ran the very same opportunity determining right into the hundredths.The 27-year-old American's torso crossed the finish line to begin with, leading to his triumph." We were actually expecting the titles to turn up, as well as I am actually visiting be sincere, I came over [to Thompson] and I resembled, 'I presume you acquired that people, significant dawg!'" Lyles said in a postrace news conference. "Something said I need to have to bend, and also I felt like, 'I am actually visiting bend,' given that it's that type of race." Here is a photo break down of Lyles' historic succeed: Away from the beginning blocksThe powerful field in the last featured 3 Americans-- Lyles, Fred Kerley (who got a bronze) as well as Kenneth Bednarek-- plus pair of Jamaicans-- Thompson and Oblique Seville. Lyles didn't possess the most effective of begin the blocks, but offseted it when the nationality began.( Photo through Aytac Unal/Anadolu using Getty Images)( Picture through Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Getty ImagesGaining steamLyles swiftly composed ground as the nationality took place. He inched nearer as well as deeper to the finish line, putting him in prime position for a medal.Getty ImagesPhoto finishLyles failed to lead the nationality until the ultimate as well as essential instant. Initially look, it resembled Jamaica's Thompson won the gold. However, with the span closing, Lyles pressed his upper body past Thompson at the last second.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty ImagesCelebrations after a waitIt took just about half a minute for the main champion of the competition to be revealed. Lyles and also Thompson stood up near one another while considering the video recording board, awaiting the result.Once it was affirmed Lyles won the gold, he lifted his bib to the sky, hollered "The United States. I informed you, I obtained this" as well as bolted to celebrate with his loved ones.( Photograph through Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sporting Activity Images/Getty Photos) Getty Photos( Picture through Mustafa Ciftci/Anadolu using Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty ImagesComposite picture( EDITORS TAKE NOTE: Image is actually an electronic composite.) (Picture by Hector Vivas/Getty Photos) Hector Vivas/Getty Images.